A young man was seriously injured after a large piece of cement fell on him at a Mumbai Metro 9 construction site in the Kashimira area on Sunday, September 20, raising fresh concerns over public safety along the Dahisar–Mira-Bhayandar corridor. The incident was the third reported accident linked to metro construction work in a week, according to Loksatta – Mumbai.
The injured man, identified as Shadab, was taken to Wockhardt Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. The cement fragment reportedly fell from an elevated section of the worksite and struck him while he was in the Kashimira area. He remained on the road for about an hour after the incident, as large vehicles parked along the roadside obstructed visibility, the report said.
A passer-by eventually noticed him and arranged for him to be taken to hospital. Local residents subsequently confronted officials of the contractors over safety arrangements at the site. The report said the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority had not issued a response at the time of publication, while information from sources indicated that action could be taken against the contractor.
The construction work is part of Metro 9, which connects Dahisar with Mira-Bhayandar. Work on the second phase between Kashigaon and Mira-Bhayandar is currently under way, according to the report. Metro 9 construction has previously been associated with more than 14 accidents since work began, with approximately seven citizens reported to have died in those incidents.
The latest injury follows two fatal incidents reported during Metro 4 construction earlier in September. On September 12, two workers died after metal scaffolding collapsed at a Metro 4 worksite in Wadala. On September 18, a motorcyclist was killed in Vikhroli after a road barricade fell on him during work on the same corridor.
Taken together, the reported incidents have placed renewed attention on how elevated metro construction zones are secured alongside active roads and public movement. The latest case also highlights the consequences of blocked sightlines and roadside vehicle management around construction areas, where pedestrians and motorists may remain exposed to falling material or other site hazards.
The reported accidents involve both workers and members of the public. While the report did not provide details of the specific safety measures in place at the Kashimira site, local residents raised concerns with contractor representatives after the incident. The MMRDA’s response and the precise circumstances leading to the fall had not been made available in the supplied report.
The immediate next step is expected to be an inquiry and possible action against the contractor, according to information cited by Loksatta – Mumbai. The MMRDA’s formal response, along with details of any investigation or safety enforcement measures, remains awaited.
